TPA Today
Decent day. Departures at 84%, arrivals worse at 70%. Early morning flights ran 22 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at TPA. 84% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 95%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 73%. That is a 22-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
TPA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Tampa International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 22-point swing at TPA. The early morning block runs at 95%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 88%. Hit 67% around 8pm, peaked at 96% around 7am. A 29-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 80%, last week 78%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
TPA has been bouncing between 59% and 95%. Best day was Jun 3 at 95%. Worst was May 2 at 59%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how TPA runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About TPA Delays
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is currently running on time with 84% on-time departures and 70% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Tampa International Airport has averaged 80% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Tampa International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport), MCO (Orlando International Airport) and SFB (Orlando Sanford International Airport). When TPA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Tampa International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.